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Steelers ready for Quad Nations to begin Paralympic year

The Australian Steelers' hunt for a third consecutive Paralympic gold medal will intensify when they arrive in Leicester, England, next month for the 2020 Wheelchair Rugby Quad Nations.

Para-equestrian athletes shine at Dressage Festiva...

Last week (12-15 December), Para-equestrian combinations from across Australia and New Zealand descended on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula to compete at the Victorian Dressage Fes

Alcott crowned quad world champion

Dylan Alcott surged into 2019 with visions of emulating Rod Laver - his hero and fellow Australian - and winning a calendar year Grand Slam across the quad division.

Para-cyclists celebrated at star-studded awards

Four athletes on the star-studded Australian Para-cycling team were celebrated last night (16 December) at the 2019 Cyclist of the Year Awards in Brisbane, QLD.

Paralympians on track for Tokyo

Paddle Australia's top Paralympic sprint paddlers met at Adelaide's West Lakes over the weekend (6-8 December) for the first hit-out of season, the 2020 Canoe Sprint Grand Prix 1 (

Anderson wins AIS Award for Leadership

The Chief Executive of Paralympics Australia has been recognised as the best leader in Australian sport this year, with Lynne Anderson earning the Award for Leadership at tonight's

IPC statement on decision by WADA Executive Commit...

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has acknowledged today's (9 December) decision by the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) Executive Committee.